Green group — SUPPORTER
Why is “EXPONENT” in the Green group?
a person who advocates or supports a particular cause or idea
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Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Blue group — ROCK GENRES
Why is “GLAM” in the Blue group?
a subgenre of rock music characterized by its flamboyant and androgynous style
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 9, 2024)
Several words in today's puzzle have multiple meanings or obscure definitions that can throw you off. Here's what each one means in the context of this Connections grid.
- GOTH
- Definition: a subgenre of rock music characterized by dark and introspective themes
- Why it's tricky: often confused with other dark or alternative genres
- SHOCK
- Definition: a phrase used to describe various concepts, including horror movies and economic values
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and can be used in different contexts
- MIA
- Definition: missing in action, often used to describe someone or something that is absent
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with other abbreviations or words
- WAVE
- Definition: a term used in physics and other fields, but also a phrase used in the context of shock, such as a shockwave
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and can be used in different contexts
Connections #424 explained
Why these words connect (August 9, 2024)
Understanding the logic behind each group helps you spot similar patterns in future puzzles. Here's the reasoning for every category in today's Connections.
Yellow group: NOT PRESENT
These words all describe a state of absence or non-presence, often used in everyday language to convey that something or someone is missing.
Green group: SUPPORTER
These words all describe individuals who actively support or promote a particular idea, cause, or person, often using their influence or resources to make a positive impact.
Blue group: ROCK GENRES
These words all represent distinct subgenres of rock music, each with its own unique sound, style, and cultural associations, such as glam rock's flamboyant aesthetic or punk rock's rebellious attitude.
Purple group: SHOCK ___
These words all complete a phrase that is related to the concept of shock, such as shock horror, shock jock, or shock value, each with its own distinct meaning and connotation.
Red herrings and trap words explained
These words were designed to mislead you. Understanding why they don't belong where you first think sharpens your game for tomorrow.
“HORROR”
Seems like it belongs to: ROCK GENRES
Actually belongs to: SHOCK ___
while horror is a genre of music, in this context it is part of the phrase 'shock horror', a term used to describe a type of horror movie
“METAL”
Seems like it belongs to: SHOCK ___
Actually belongs to: ROCK GENRES
while metal is a type of rock music, it is not directly related to the concept of shock
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HORROR” didn't go with ROCK GENRES
Seems like: ROCK GENRES → Actually: SHOCK ___
while horror is a genre of music, in this context it is part of the phrase 'shock horror', a term used to describe a type of horror movie
Why “METAL” didn't go with SHOCK ___
Seems like: SHOCK ___ → Actually: ROCK GENRES
while metal is a type of rock music, it is not directly related to the concept of shock